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2017-2018 ALABAMA FBLA - HIGH SCHOOL

BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS

SS – Super Sweeps NS – Non-Stop November AW – Action Awareness

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Future Business Leaders of America

Alabama Chapter

TO: Alabama Future Business Leaders of America Chapter Advisers

FROM: Lisa Weeks, State FBLA Adviser

Keenan Carter, State President, Debbie Andress, State Officer Adviser

Olivia Stephens, State Secretary, Lori Jones, State Officer Adviser

Layla George, District 1 VP, Shellie Ballard, State Officer Adviser

Sarah Zhao, District 2 VP, Morgan Palmer, State Officer Adviser

Katore James, District 3 VP, LaTrenda Salter, State Officer Adviser

Ty Rickard, District 4 VP, April Smith, State Officer Adviser

Jackson Smith, District 5 VP, Susan Evans, State Officer Adviser

Madison Wilson, District 6 VP, Nicole Bell, State Officer Adviser

DATE: August 1, 2017

SUBJECT: ALABAMA FBLA BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS

Please find the attached 2017-2018 Alabama FBLA Blueprint for Success. The goal of the Blueprint for

Success is to encourage active chapters, help local chapters develop their programs of work, and assist

chapters and members in achieving recognition and awards at the state and national level. The Blueprint

for Success is aligned with the FBLA Creed.

Chapters and members achieve recognition for their work in various ways:

• Alabama Blueprint for Success—a chapter can be recognized in an Achievement, Excellence,

or Outstanding category.1 Criteria for these levels are detailed under Blueprint Guidelines.

• Alabama FBLA Outstanding Chapter Recognition Award—codes A1 – A39 in the

Outstanding Chapter column in the tables below indicate steps toward attaining this level of

recognition.

• National FBLA Outstanding Chapter Recognition Award—codes N1 – N31 in the

Outstanding Chapter column in the tables below indicate steps toward this level of recognition.

• National Business Achievement Awards (individual member awards)—codes F1 – F24, B1 –

B30, L1 – L23, and A1 – A26 in the Business Achievement Awards column in the tables below

indicate steps toward attaining this level of recognition.

Please do not hesitate to contact your District Vice President with any questions regarding completion of

the Blueprint for Success. Thank you in advance for your dedication in making Alabama FBLA the best.

We are looking forward to a successful 2017-2018 year.

1 Chapters may achieve the outstanding level recognition on the Blueprint for Success without National or Alabama

Outstanding Chapter recognition or the Business Achievement Awards.




Join our Remind! account to stay updated with important dates and reminders to keep on track

while completing your chapter’s Blueprint for Success. In order for you to receive reminders, text

the keyword @bamafbla to 81010. Remind! Is a communication platform that does not collect

personal cellphone numbers.

ALABAMA BLUEPRINT GUIDELINES

1 Complete all of the tasks listed on the "Required" page and 10 additional items on the "Optional" pages to receive a certificate

at the State Leadership Conference. (Achievement Level)

2 Complete all of the tasks listed on the "Required" page and 15 additional items on the "Optional" pages to receive a certificate

and a ribbon at the State Leadership Conference. (Excellence Level)

3

Complete all of the tasks listed on the "Required" page and 25 additional items on the "Optional" pages to receive a ribbon,

lanyards, plaque, and recognition at the State Leadership Conference, and preferential reserved seating at Opening session at

SLC, plus a $100 stipend for National Leadership Conference. (Outstanding Level) Chapters completing the Blueprint for

Success-Outstanding Level are eligible to submit application for the Alabama FBLA Outstanding Chapter Award.

4

Refer to the Chapter Management Handbook or the FBLA Chapter Awards webpage http://www.fbla-pbl.org/fbla/membership-

benefits/awards/ to verify activities needed to accomplish goals of receiving National Chapter/Member Recognition Awards for

example: Super Sweeps, Non-Stop November, Action Awareness, Membership Madness, Business Achievement Awards, etc.

5

The Alabama FBLA Blueprint of Success is due in state office by March 8, 2018. Mail to:

Mrs. Lisa Weeks

Alabama Department of Education

P. O. Box 302101

50 North Ripley Street

Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

http://www.fbla-pbl.org/fbla/membership-benefits/awards/

http://www.fbla-pbl.org/fbla/membership-benefits/awards/




Note: The above tasks fulfill the requirements for the Alabama Blueprint; however, additional

requirements exist for the recognition as a National Outstanding Chapter, and Business

Achievement Awards.

REQUIRED TASKS FOR ALABAMA BLUEPRINT

Code Tasks State Due

Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or National

Outstanding

Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

R1

Conduct a planning session for newly elected

local chapter officers to include a Program of

Work and budget. (See the Local Chapter

Organization section of the Online Chapter

Management Handbook)

Copy of agenda and

completed Program

of Work

N2, N3, N20,

N21, A1 F11, A5

R2 Submit five paid professional members. List of paid members N7 L24, A27

R3

Increase membership in the local chapter

by 10% or increase last year’s membership

numbers by 10 or have 100% membership in

one Commerce and Information Technology

class. SS

March 1

Membership

Achievement

form/100%

Participation form

N1, N4, A33

R4

Make a $100 donation to the ALABAMA

FBLA-PBL Foundation. Mail checks to

Mrs. Lisa Weeks.

January 31 Copy of check A31

R5

Register at least 10 members, or at least 10%

of chapter membership to compete and/or

attend the 2017 Alabama FBLA State

Leadership Conference.

Registration form N30, A8, A9,

A10, A11

R6

Participate in a project that benefits the

March of Dimes and helps meet our state

fundraising goal of $70,000 and send March

of Dimes Reporting form and donation to:

Linda Gross

March of Dimes

71 Market Place

Montgomery, AL 36117 NS

March of Dimes

Reporting Form and

copy of check

N14, N15, A19,

A20

F1, F5, B5, L2,

L8

R7 Celebrate FBLA Week and/or American Free

Enterprise Day. NS, AW February

Photo/letter/

newspaper article N24, N29, A2, A3

F3, B4, B7, A3,

A4

R8

Document a minimum of 25 cumulative

community service hours with at least 10%

of your chapter participating in planning

and/or service.

Roster, photo. and/or

community service

certificate

N5, N14, N15, A5 F1, F4, B5, L5,

L8, A2

R9

A minimum of three members completes one

level of the Business Achievement Awards in

the current school year.

March 1

Copy of

certificate/copy of

confirmation email

N6, A35

R10

At least three FBLA members gain industry

credentials for the current school year in an

approved Commerce & Information

Technology class (MOS, MTA, Adobe, etc.)

Copy of certificate F16

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Optional Tasks

I believe education is the right of every person.

Code Tasks State Due

Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or

National

Outstanding

Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O1

Create a member recognition project

such as, “FBLA All-Stars” Wall

where a new star is added for each

new member. AW

Photo/roster F2

O2

Sponsor a FBLA school day/night

event to educate the community

about the opportunities of FBLA. SS

Flyer/photo B7

O3 Prepare an agenda or minutes from

four or more meetings. Agenda/minutes N3, A1 B17

O4

Have at least ten members complete

the FBLA Knowledge Quiz with a

score of 100%. (Located in the

Adviser’s Area of the National FBLA

Website)

List of completers F9

O5

Develop an Elevate Your Future

photo collage and display at the State

Conference.

Photo/collage B2

O6

Present/Host a leadership workshop

for FBLA members during open

house or freshman orientation. SS

Flyer/photo A5

O7

Promote a non-violence campaign to

bring awareness to community

members. NS

Photo/press release L8, F1

O8

Write a letter to a school

administrator outlining the benefits of

FBLA.

Copy of letter A25, B27

O9 Create a chapter budget. Copy of budget F11

O10

Chapter completes Chapter Challenge

(Super Sweeps, Non-Stop November,

and Action Awareness).

Certificates A28 B28

O11 Submit the application for National

Officer Leadership Council.

Copy of

application

O12

Plan a joint project or social event

with a FBLA (ML or HS) chapter or

a PBL chapter.

Copy of invitation A5, B5, L8

O13

Plan and present an FBLA Emblem

Ceremony at a local chapter meeting

or event.

Copy of

program/agenda

presentation/photo

N12 B6, L3

O14 Invite a state officer to induct new

members.

State Officer Visit

Request Form

O15 Plan a community service event with

school-wide participation. NS Photo/flyer A5, N14, N19 B5, L8

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Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or

National

Outstanding

Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O16

Chapter member(s) participate in the

FBLA Virtual Business Challenge

(Finance Challenge or Management

Challenge).

Copy of

registration B26, B28

O17

Create a membership committee to

focus on new ways to recruit and

retain members. SS

List of members N4 B5

O18

Have at least one member recite the

FBLA Creed at a chapter meeting or

event. SS

Photo/agenda N16 F22

O19 Hold an induction ceremony for new

officers. SS Program/photo N13, N16, A1 B6

O20 Any other activity that is unique to

your chapter. Flyer/photo/agenda B28

I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor,

religious, family and educational institution, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to

bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups.

Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or

National

Outstanding

Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O21 Tour a business or industry to

promote the local economy. AW Photo/letter A5, N25 A8

O22

Have a local business partner present

a ‘Dress for Success’ day during

FBLA week. AW

February Flyer/photo A5 A8

O23 Spotlight members and local

advisers. AW

Agenda/newspaper

article/social media B6

O24

Chapter member(s) compete in the

FBLA Stock Market Game and/or

H & R Block Challenge.

Copy of

registration A28 B24

O25 Host an event to honor military,

veterans, or first responders.

Agenda/sample

certificate/photo A4, A5 F6, B5

O26

Set up a FBLA membership

recruitment booth (example:

orientation, open house, registration,

homeroom, parent night, lunch). SS

Flyer/photo A3 F2

O27

Host an end-of-the-year event to

recognize outstanding FBLA

members.

Agenda/photo B6

O28 Form a committee for FBLA March

of Dimes for your local chapter. NS

List of committee

members A19 F5, L2

O29

Partner with a business to conduct an

activity. Use the activity to compete

in the Partnership with Business

Project event at the FBLA State

Leadership Conference. NS

Summary of

activities A5 B1, A6




Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or

National Outstanding

Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O30 Create a FBLA display in your school

to publicize your chapter activities. Photo A3 F2, B2

O31 Create a FBLA recruitment plan. SS,

AW Brochure B21

O32

Complete the requirements for at

least one chapter recognition program

listed in the Adviser’s Area of the

FBLA national website:

Outstanding Chapter Recognition

Market Share Award Local Recruitment of Chapters Award

Professional Division Membership

Recognition

Copy of certificate

or submission A28 B24


your chapter Flyer/photo/agenda B28

I believe that every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner

that brings the greatest good to the greatest number.

Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or


Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O34

Create and maintain a chapter

website/webpage/social media

account. #AlabamaFBLA

#CoolestCTSOinAlabama

#elevateALFBLA SS

Photo/letter/card N31, A3 B1, L3, B29

O35 Generate over $500 for your local

chapter. Report cover N27

O36

Prepare and present a brief history of

your local chapter. (timeline, story, or

PowerPoint) SS

Copy of

presentation N17, A3 B1, L3

O37

Have at least one member in your

chapter create an

E-Portfolio – Join STEM Premier

http://www.stempremier.com/fbla

Screenshot/URL A5 A11

O38

Have five members or 10% of your

chapter research and prepare a written

comparison of three or more colleges

and/or careers. SS

Copy of

comparison (report,

spreadsheet,or slide

show)

A4, A5, N1

O39

Chapter member(s) apply for the

Alabama FBLA Foundation District

Scholarship.

December

1 Application A32

http://www.stempremier.com/fbla




Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or


Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O40

Have at least three members write a

one page essay (use the FBLA

format guide) tracing technological

developments and their impact on

business.

Essay F13

O41 Promote financial literacy. Photo/handout/lesson

plan/presentation A5 B15

O42

Have at least ten members or 10%

of your membership participate in a

college and/or career fair.

Copy of registration

form/photo A4, A5

O43

Prepare a Local Chapter Annual

Business Report and enter for

competitive events at state

conference.

Copy of report

cover/state

conference

registration

A22 A16

O44 Chapter spends at least $75 at

FBLA-PBL marketplace. Receipt

O45

Submit membership dues for five

paid underclassmen (the lower two

grade levels in your school) using

the online membership registration.

SW

Copy of registration

form

O46

Submit an application for a National

FBLA Scholarship to National

FBLA Office.

Application A22

O47

Enter at least one FBLA

presentation event at State

Leadership Conference

Registration form A24, A25, A26


your chapter Flyer/photo/agenda B28

I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community and family life.

Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or


Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O49

Create a snapchat filter to promote

your local chapter and/or school

event. SS

Photo/screenshot A2, L16

O50 Host an employability workshop for

community members. Photo/press release L10

O51

Create a chapter scrapbook that

includes blueprint materials and

pictures.

Photo of scrapbook A2

O52

Have at least one member

participate in Membership Madness

or Membership Mania. SS

Copy of

form/certificate N1 A18, L17




Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or


Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O53 Coordinate an activity with

another CTSO. Activity report/flyer A4, A5, N18 A24

O54 Host a CTSO Adviser

Appreciation Day. AW Photo N29 A4

O55

Sponsor a school-wide toy and

game recycle project.

(new or gently used)

Photo/press release N19 B5

O56

Honor teachers at your school

during Teacher Appreciation

Week.

Photo

O57 Any other activity that is unique

to your chapter Flyer/photo/agenda B28

I believe I should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school and community.

Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or


Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O58

Partner with a local business to

participate in “Take a FBLA

Member to Work” day for a job

shadowing experience. AW

Photo invitation N22 L13

O59 Chapter members volunteer to

serve meals to those in need. Photo N14 B5, L8

O60

Conduct a school supply drive of

new and slightly used school

supplies and uniforms.

Photo/activity report N19 B5, L8

O61

Sponsor a school-wide recycling

project that will improve your

community.

Photo/list of students N11, N14, N18,

N19, A28 B5, L5

O62 Promote Blue Jeans for Babies

and sell at least ten T-shirts. NS

September

29, 2017 Flyer/photo/order form N15 B5, L8

O63

Invite a March of Dimes

representative to speak at a

chapter meeting/assembly. NS

Invitation/photo N15 A6

O64

Meet with a local or state elected

official and post a photo on social

media.

Photo/screenshot A5, N28 B5, A26

O65 Participate in a recycling project. Flyer/photo/agenda B28

O66

Offer a competitive event study

time for members attending SLC

or NLC.

Flyer/social media

screenshot/email/photo

O67

Create and have published a

newspaper article promoting your

local FBLA chapter. SS

Photo A2 L6




Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or


Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O68

Chapter submits at least one

article with photos for

Tomorrow’s Business Leader

online.

Copy of article/URL N8, A3 B25, L6

O69

Plan an activity for your members

for each day of FBLA-PBL

Week. AW

February Flyer/photo A4

O70

Plan at least one activity for CTE

Month in February that is

different form the activities that

your chapter planned for FBLA-

PBL Week. AW

February Copy of the

activity/photo L2

O71

Design a bulletin board or digital

signage promoting FBLA in a

high traffic area. SS, AW

Photo A3 F2

O72 Submit a FBLA article to your

school newspaper/website. SS Copy of article/URL A3 B4

O73

Post a copy of FBLA Calendar of

Events on your school/chapter

website.

URL A3 B9

O74

At least three chapter members

complete one level of FBLA

Community Service Awards

(CSA). NS

Copy of certificate N5, N14 B4, L8


to your chapter. Flyer/photo/agenda B28

I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.

Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or


Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O76

Design a chapter T-Shirt or a pin

that reflects the theme Elevate

Your Future. SS

Photo L4

O77 At least one chapter member

attended the 2017 IFL. Copy of registration

O78

Enter a candidate for District

Who’s Who in FBLA at Alabama

FBLA State Leadership

Conference.

Application A21

O79 At least one chapter member

attended the 2017 Champ Camp. June 8 Copy of registration

O80 Submit a state officer candidate

application.

Copy of certification

page A16 L1, A1




Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or


Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O81

Contact a high school or middle

school in your district about

chartering or reactivating a

chapter.

Copy of letter or email N13

O82 Chapter earns Membership

Achievement Award.

Copy of award

submission

confirmation

O83

Invite an Alabama FBLA State

Officer to attend a chapter

meeting or event. SS

State officer visit

request form A1

O84

Attend one of the three 2017

National Fall Leadership

Conferences. NS

November Registration A21

O85

Have at least ten members

complete the Business Internet

Scavenger Hunt. (National

website Adviser’s Area) AW

List of completers B11

O86

Promote Prematurity Awareness

Month and/or World Prematurity

Day. NS

November Photo/flyer N14, N15, A19 F5, L2

O87

Host a Mini Walk or participate

in a community March for

Babies. NS

MOD reporting form N14, N15, A19,

A20 F5, L2

O88 Chapter raises at least $75 for

March of Dimes. NS

Copy of official MOD

reporting form N15 F5

O89 Conduct a March of Dimes

Mission Moment. NS MOD reporting form

N14, N15, A19,

A20 F5, L2

O90

Submit a March of Dimes

Mission LIFT Grant Application

form requesting funding support

for a local chapter March of

Dimes fundraiser project.

January 15 Copy of application N14, N15, A19,

A20 F4, F5, B3

O91 Sponsor/participate in a school

wide blood drive. NS, AW Flyer/photo N14, A5

O92 Sponsor a campus/community

clean-up day. AW, NS Photo N11, N14, A5 B5, L5

O93 Participate in a “random act of

kindness” project. Photo/flyer/agenda B28

O94 Organize a special outing for paid

members. SS, NS, AW Photo N25




Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or


Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O95

Create and upload a video

promoting the National FBLA

theme Elevate Your Future to

Internet. AW

August URL N18 A14, L11, L22

O96 Chapter receives 100% class

participation award.

Copy of submission

confirmation N4

O97

Participate in the Good Neighbor

project. (Complete the online

form at go.fbla.org/good

neighbor.) AW

Copy of submission

confirmation N18 L2

O98

Have your chapter officers or

members prepare a print ad or an

audio podcast about FBLA-PBL

Week. AW

Copy of ad/link to the

audio podcast N17 L11, B4

O99

Become a pen pal with: a senior

citizen, a child in a hospital, a

child in another country, or a

member of the military.

Letter N18 F6



I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation.

Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or


Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O101

At least three members register

and attend one of the Alabama

FBLA District Workshops.

September

1

Photo/promotional

items A36

O102

Write a letter to a government

official outlining the benefits of

FBLA. AW

Copy of letter L20

O103

Have at least four members

interview a professional in a

chosen career path regarding

education, training, and job

outlook.

Summary of interview N29 L24

O104 Attend Joint Leadership

Development Conference. October Registration form A6

O105

Invite a minority guest speaker to

talk about entrepreneurship and

inspire members to pursue

creating a business. AW, NS

Photo/list of

participants A5 F20, A8

O106

Host a “Battle of the Classes” by

collecting dimes for March of

Dimes. The winning class

receives a reward. NS

Flyer/photo/article N14, N15, A19,

A20 F5, L2




Code Tasks State

Due Date

Suggested

Documentation

AL or


Chapter

Business

Achievement

Awards

Ribbon

O107

Invite advisory council members

and/or business partners to

participate in competitive event

preparation. AW

Photo/receipt N22 L10

O108 Promote American Free

Enterprise Day. NS Photo/flyer N24 B7, A3

O109

Operate a small business, bank,

or school store at your school.

NS, AW

Photo A5

O110

Host a school-wide CTSO day

during National Career Technical

Education Month AW

February Photo/flyer N29



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